Professional Security Supervision in Ontario: A Practical Text

By Kevin Vandeyck

Professional Security Supervision in Ontario: A Practical Text by Dr. Kevin Vandecyk is a comprehensive guide designed for security professionals transitioning into supervisory roles in Ontario. The 2025 edition meets the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) requirements for Certified Security Supervisor training. The manual covers 26 chapters, blending legal knowledge, leadership principles, and operational best practices tailored to Ontario's regulatory environment. Key topics include: - Legal Foundations: Detailed coverage of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act (PSISA), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), Human Rights Code, and other relevant statutes. - Leadership Transition: Guidance on shifting from peer to leader, building authority, communication, team trust, and managing former colleagues. - Core Supervisory Functions: Practical frameworks for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling (PODC), alongside scheduling, documentation, discipline, and crisis management. - Human Elements: Focus on motivation, mental health, critical incident stress, ethics, confidentiality, and professional demeanor. - Toolkit Appendices: Include legal reference guides, competency checklists, and glossaries to support daily application. Written with clarity and depth, this book serves as both a training resource and a field reference, emphasizing proactive leadership, legal compliance, and the human aspects of security supervision.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1291893458
• ISBN13: 9781291893458
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"